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Feature highlights

Race and Running

Recommended activity

Standard D

Shoe width

Neutral

Support level

Product details

The Nike Vaporfly 4 is an ultralight race-day running shoe engineered for speed from the mile to the marathon. Lighter than the Vaporfly 3, it combines responsive ZoomX foam with a full-length carbon-fibre Flyplate for high energy return and a propulsive racing feel.

Best For

  • Road racing

  • Race day

  • 5K and 10K

  • Half marathon

  • Marathon

Key Features

ZoomX Foam

Nike's responsive ZoomX foam runs from heel to toe, providing high energy return and a lightweight, bouncy feel.

Carbon-Fibre Flyplate

A full-length carbon-fibre Flyplate sits at a higher angle than in the Vaporfly 3. Combined with the lower heel-to-toe drop, it provides a propulsive feel for race day.

Lighter Construction

Weight has been reduced across the upper, midsole and outsole compared with the Vaporfly 3 for a lighter overall racing shoe.

Engineered Mesh Upper

A lightweight engineered mesh upper helps reduce weight while providing a consistent fit.

Lightweight Outsole

A thinner rubber outsole compared with the Vaporfly 3 helps reduce overall weight.

What's New

  • Lighter upper, midsole and outsole

  • Higher carbon-fibre plate angle

  • Lower heel-to-toe drop

Specifications

  • Recommended Activity: Road Racing

  • Support: Neutral

  • Surface: Road

  • Heel Drop: 6mm

  • Weight: Approx. 190g

  • Midsole: ZoomX Foam

  • Plate: Full-Length Carbon-Fibre Flyplate

  • Upper: Engineered Mesh

  • Outsole: Thin Rubber

  • Width: Standard (D)